It Will Soon Cost You More To Park Illegally In Ridgefield

RIDGEFIELD, CT — The current schedule of fines and fees has not been effective at deterring illegal parking in Ridgefield, so the town will be raising them, the Office of Emergency Management announced Thursday.

Motorists who block sidewalks, no parking zones or park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant will be subject to a $30 penalty. A blocked crosswalk will cost you $50.

Fees for parking over the line and overtime violations will remain at $15, with increases for late payment.

"The previous fines have not been successful in deterring these types of illegal parking, which puts public safety at risk by creating unsafe conditions for pedestrians and unnecessary hurdles for emergency vehicles," OEM posted through its Emergency Alerts.

The new penalties go into effect Nov. 14:

Parking Violations & Fees

• No Parking Zone: $30 Fine
  • Late fee is $60 after 14 days, and the final fee is $90 after 30 days
• On a Sidewalk: $30 Fine
  • Late fee is $60 after 14 days, and the final fee is $90 after 30 days
• On a Crosswalk: $50 Fine
  • Late fee is $100 after 14 days, and the final fee is $150 after 30 days
• 10 feet from a Fire Hydrant: $30 Fine
  • Late fee is $60 after 14 days, and the final fee is $90 after 30 days
• Overtime Violation: $15 Fine
  • Late fees are doubled and tripled based upon time paid/not paid
• Parking Over the Line: $15 Fine
  • Late fees are doubled and tripled based upon time paid/not paid